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6th Circuit Jnc Announces Circuit Court Judicial Vacancy

The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces a judicial vacancy in the Circuit Court due to the resignation and retirement of Circuit Court Judge George Jirotka. The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission seeks applications for nominations from all persons who meet the eligibility requirements set forth in the Florida Constitution. Applicants must be able to […]

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Parental kidnapping, ex parte orders, and vexatious litigant on this week’s Florida Bar News briefs

The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: A House panel voting unanimously late last week to give victims of parental kidnapping the right to sue for damages. The Florida Legislature passing a bill that requires the clerks of […]

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Whistleblower accuses Florida House member of retaliation

A former employee of a member of the Florida House of Representatives has said he was retaliated against after he reported the lawmaker’s unlawful employment practices. Daniel Jesus Lopez filed his complaint April 2 in Osceola County Circuit Court against the Florida House of Representatives and Representative Paula Stark, a Republican who represents the 47th […]

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